Martin still doesn’t know who signed off on bike shed
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Martin still doesn’t know who signed off on bike shed

A week after the €336k Leinster House bike shed story emerged, Tánaiste Micheál Martin still doesn’t know who approved the project. Asked by Ben Scallan if it wasn’t as simple as making a phonecall, he replied “No it’s not…It might seem relatively straightforward to you.”
Martin won’t rule out Irish peacekeepers in Gaza
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Martin won’t rule out Irish peacekeepers in Gaza

Taoiseach Micheál Martin won’t rule out the idea of an Irish peacekeeping mission in Gaza: “We’ll wait and see.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that […]
Martin: Covid inquiry shouldn’t grill decision makers
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Martin: Covid inquiry shouldn’t grill decision makers

“That’s not really an answer to the question.” “Oh, it most certainly is.” Tánaiste Micheál Martin defends his view that the Covid inquiry should not be “adversarial”, because that would make decision makers hesitant to act during the next crisis. Question by @Ben_Scallan.
Martin: State-funded media like RTÉ “strengthens democracy”
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Martin: State-funded media like RTÉ “strengthens democracy”

Tánaiste Micheál Martin says he doesn’t believe a reduction in the TV licence fee is “on the cards,” because State-funded media like RTÉ is needed to “strengthen democracy.” #gript Donate today to Gript! https://www.gript.ie/donate/ See more at https://www.gript.ie Follow our socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GriptMedia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/griptmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griptmedia/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/griptmedia Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/ #gript
Mary Lou McDonald confesses: Sinn Féin has made “mistakes”
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Mary Lou McDonald confesses: Sinn Féin has made “mistakes”

Gript asked Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald for her pitch to any working class citizens who may have voted for Sinn Féin in 2020, but grown disillusioned with the party over issues like migration, hate speech laws and perceived “wokeness” ahead of #GE2024. This was her reply.
McDonald denies being “out of touch” with base
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McDonald denies being “out of touch” with base

“We’re very much in touch with the people.” Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald denies being “out of touch” with her base after she supported a ‘Yes/Yes’ vote in the apparently defeated #Referendum2024, blaming the government for the referendum’s failure.
McEntee asked about Varadkar’s redacted SIPO emails
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McEntee asked about Varadkar’s redacted SIPO emails

“The Taoiseach will work in line with the SIPO rules and regulations and will comply with them.” – Minister Helen McEntee when asked whether Leo Varadkar should release the unredacted version of his correspondence with SIPO, as covered by The Ditch. Question by Ben Scallan.
McEntee pressed on self-deportation policy
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McEntee pressed on self-deportation policy

“You made the decision to stop deporting people”: Ben Scallan presses Irish Justice Minister Helen McEntee on the Irish government’s policy of asking migrants to deport themselves voluntarily, and not even checking to see if they’ve complied or not. #gript
McEntee questioned on her definition of “far-right”
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McEntee questioned on her definition of “far-right”

Justice Minister Helen McEntee says it’s important to be “honest” about the high levels of immigration Ireland has seen recently, adding: “I don’t think this is going to change any time soon.” She also expands on her definition of “far-right.” Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
McEntee reacts to avalanche of spoilt ballots
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McEntee reacts to avalanche of spoilt ballots

“There was very clearly a campaign as well to encourage people not to use their vote correctly…”: Fine Gael Deputy Leader Helen McEntee reacts to the record number of spoilt ballots in the 2025 Presidential election. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government […]
McGrath “calling for a referendum” on immigration
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McGrath “calling for a referendum” on immigration

“I’m calling for a referendum”: Mattie McGrath TD is “calling for a referendum” on immigration following the results of the RedC poll which showed that 75% of Irish people think Ireland has taken in too many asylum seekers. #gript Donate today to Gript! https://www.gript.ie/donate/ See more at https://www.gript.ie Follow our socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GriptMedia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/griptmedia […]
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